Volume – 02, Issue – 01, Page : 01-18

Philosophical Roots and Global Influence of Postmodern Thought and its Ongoing Dialogue with Humanities

Author/s

Sofia Papadopoulos

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.56106/ssc.2022.007

Date of Publication

26 August 2022

Abstract :
This research paper embarks on a comprehensive exploration of postmodernism, a multifaceted intellectual stance that emerged in response to the certainties and grand narratives of modernism. The philosophical roots of postmodernism are traced back to mid-20th-century France, where thinkers like Jacques Derrida, Michel Foucault, and Jean-François Lyotard laid the groundwork for a critical interrogation of language, power, and knowledge. The deconstructionist approach, exemplified by Derrida, challenges traditional structures and unravels layers of assumptions embedded in written discourse. Foucault’s exploration of power dynamics unveils the societal influences on truth construction, reinforcing the postmodern rejection of objective reality. Beyond philosophy, postmodernism permeates literature, resulting in a departure from linear narratives and a rejection of genre boundaries. Notable authors like Borges, Beckett, and Nabokov contribute to this literary landscape, challenging conventional storytelling and pushing the boundaries of language and representation. The global influence of postmodernism is examined across various countries and cultural contexts. France, as the birthplace of post-structuralism, provides a unique intellectual landscape, while the United States aligns postmodern ideals with the cultural logic of late capitalism. Germany, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East each contribute unique narratives, reflecting the diverse intersections of postmodern thought with cultural and intellectual traditions. Critically, this paper engages with the intellectual diversity surrounding postmodernism, addressing criticisms related to self-contradictions, obscurantism, and ethical concerns. The impact of postmodern thought on political, historical, and cultural narratives is scrutinized, acknowledging the potential unintended consequences. The tension between assertions without confirmable evidence and the desire for meaningful conversations is examined in the context of postmodern approaches to the humanities. Postmodernism emerges not as a stagnant intellectual stance but as a dynamic force that continues to shape our understanding of reality, prompting ongoing dialogue, critical reflection, and creative reinterpretation.

Keywords :
Critique of Grand Narratives, Cultural Relativism, Deconstruction, Global Impact of Postmodernism, Intellectual Diversity in Postmodern Thought, Jacques Derrida, Literary Postmodernism, Michel Foucault, Postmodern Art.

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